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JPG 7K

1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Blue Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,748 mi
Last recorded75,748 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan48,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPG 7K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step and floor pan (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,096 miles

nearside front step corroding

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2014 72,109 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 69,239 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion on nearside of engine bay

horn weak

nearside parking brake 50% lower than offside

offside front floorpan corroded

wipers smear

Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,239 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion on nearside of engine bay

horn weak

nearside parking brake 50% lower than offside

offside front floorpan corroded

wipers smear

Fail 28 Jan 2013 69,000 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front panel corroded under windscreen

Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,212 miles

nearside outer by sliding door rusded not within enny companants / offside rustey not with in companants

Pass 5 Feb 2011 57,966 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 57,966 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s vehicle body corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,449 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 41,183 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 32,782 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,782 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,033 miles

slight play in front lower torsion bar end bearings

slight play in front steering idler unit

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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JPG 7K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Blue with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 48,892 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JPG 7K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 54 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JPG 7K registered?

JPG 7K is a 1972 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 13 January 1972.

Is JPG 7K safe to buy?

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